IMPACT OF LOSS OF LEAN MASS IN THE RESTING METABOLIC RATE IN OBESES UNDERGOING GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY – a pilot study

Background: Total energetic expenditure decreases after bariatric surgery due to a reduction in the resting metabolic rate caused by the loss of lean and fat masses.

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - November 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Marcos de Oliveira, Ana Beatriz Guiesser, Margaretth Arruda, Thomaz V Monclaro, Afonso Sallet, Paulo C Sallet Source Type: research